--- title: Does how women cope with stress affect their PMDD symptoms? | Niyora description: Yes. Women with stress had worse PMDD symptoms, especially if they avoided dealing with the problem. Using better coping strategies helped reduce symptom seve url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/stress-coping-and-premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-in-young-pakistani-female-2025/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does how women cope with stress affect their PMDD symptoms? Survey study, 2025 # Does how women cope with stress affect their PMDD symptoms? Yes. Women with stress had worse PMDD symptoms, especially if they avoided dealing with the problem. Using better coping strategies helped reduce symptom severity under stress. Moderate study design 300 university women aged 18 to 25 with PMDD symptoms ## What they did Researchers surveyed 300 university women aged 18 to 25 who had PMDD symptoms. They measured stress levels, coping strategies, and PMDD symptom severity using questionnaires. ## What they found There was a positive relationship between stress and PMDD symptoms. Avoidant coping had a strong relationship with worse PMDD symptoms. Using better coping strategies partially reduced the link between stress and PMDD, suggesting they helped protect against worsening symptoms when stressed. ## What it means for you The study suggests how women cope with stress matters for their PMDD symptoms. Because this is a cross-sectional study, we cannot determine the exact direction of relationships or whether they apply to all women with PMDD. The study involved only university students. 300 female university students 18-25 age range in years ## About the study Original title Stress, Coping and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder in Young Pakistani Female Students Authors Sana Jaffar, Faiza Safdar, Ayesha Areej et al. Journal Applied Psychology Review Year 2025 Study design Survey study Participants 300 What was tested None. This was an observational study. Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.32350/apr.41.05](https://doi.org/10.32350/apr.41.05) Original abstract The present research aimed to identify the mediating relationship between stress, coping and premenstrual dysphoric symptoms experienced by university students. A correlational research design was employed in this study. Data was collected from 15 different departments of public university. The sample consisted of 300 female students (18 to 25 years, M = 21, SD=1.16) who were experiencing symptoms of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). They were selected through purposive sampling. The Student Stress Inventory, Brief COPE and PMDD symptom tracker were employed to measure the perceived stress level, coping strategy, severity of PMDD symptoms in female university students. Correlation and regression analysis were conducted. Results of the study showed a positive relationship between stress and PMDD symptoms. Avoidant coping and PMDD symptoms were found to have a strong relationship. Coping partially mediates the relationship between stress and PMDD symptoms, highlighting its role in reducing symptom severity under high stress levels. Findings suggest that interventions targeting stress management and adaptive coping strategies may help alleviate PMDD symptoms and inform future research on tailored therapeutic approaches. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Stress](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-stress/)[Work and productivity](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-work/)[Relationships and partners](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-relationships/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. Calm down, see it another way, and decide what to say, with a PMS and PMDD app built by a doctor. ## Related studies Survey study, 2024 How common is PMDD among medical students, and is it linked to stress? Survey study, 2016 Does PMS increase the risk of stress fractures in teenage athletes? Study, 2026 What are premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Survey study, 2025 Are premenstrual dysphoric disorder symptoms, stress, and sleep quality linked in female nursing students? Survey study, 2022 How much does PMDD affect academic quality of life in female college students? Survey study, 2026 How common is PMS in female university students in Lebanon and what factors increase the risk? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗